Delegate vs. Contractor

February 25, 2026

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Head Start agencies must enter into various legal relationships to provide required services to the children and families in their communities. The relationship might be labeled a collaboration, partnership, or a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Regardless of what you name the relationship, when expending federal grant dollars, Head Start agencies must select between one of two types of relationships: 

  1. Delegate (subrecipient) relationship or 
  2. Contractor relationship. 

The choice will impact the written agreement between the parties, monitoring responsibilities, requisite prior approvals, and other regulatory obligations under the grant. Making this determination can be tricky with respect to EHS Child Care Partnerships as well as other common agreements in Head Start. 

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • Head Start Executive Directors 
  • Directors 
  • Leadership Team Staff of both Grantees and Delegates 
  • Fiscal Staff 
  • Program/Operations Staff 

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish between a delegate and contractor relationship in Head Start
  • Understand the contrasting monitoring responsibilities associated with each relationship including the new subrecipient monitoring requirements under the Uniform Grants Guidance 
  • Describe important terms to include in delegate and contract agreements 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/21/2025
Course expires: 
03/26/2026
Event starts: 
02/25/2026 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/25/2026 - 2:15pm EST
Cost:
$185.00
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Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza is a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip’s bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining the firm, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full Bio]

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Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

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If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 5 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Head Start Executive Directors, Directors, Leadership Team Staff of both Grantees and Delegates, Fiscal Staff, Program/Operations Staff 
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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